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S137 SCF

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

200,955 mi
Last recorded200,955 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 SCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 200,955 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 May 2018 200,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 193,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 May 2017 193,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 May 2016 179,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 161,967 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2015

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 145,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 130,940 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 116,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 99,377 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 99,136 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 83,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2009 70,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s mirror damaged

power steering pump slightly leaking

Pass 19 May 2009 70,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s mirror damaged

power steering pump slightly leaking

Pass 22 May 2008 62,949 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate damaged but secure

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 22 May 2007 57,574 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 24 May 2006 53,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CASING LOOSE

Fail 24 May 2006 53,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CASING LOOSE

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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S137 SCF is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 89,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S137 SCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S137 SCF is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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